What does backpaddle mean?
Backpaddle means To paddle backwards..
Backpaddle
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
To paddle backwards..
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Antonyms for backpaddle
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Word Forms
- backpaddles
- backpaddling
- backpaddled
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